Swansea Labour ready to deliver visionary plan no other party can match
Council leader Rob Stewart insists that a vote for Swansea Labour in May 5th’s local elections is a vote for to continue building a better Swansea for everyone.
While the UK Tory government fail to get a grip on the cost of living and energy crisis Swansea Labour has the interests of the people of the city and count of Swansea as their focus in improving their lives and the environment around them.
With the slogan ‘if you value it, vote for it’ Swansea Labour has published an ambitious but fully costed and deliverable manifesto with some key pledges and announcements for the next five years.
Among the key pledges are included a new state-of-the-art aquarium to add to its increasing list of visitor attractions which will be built next to another brilliant scheme – the Swansea Arena – that has been delivered by the foresight of the Swansea Labour-led administration.
“We have proved that since we were elected in 2012 that we have delivered for the people of Swansea, but we know that we have much more to achieve and our ambitious plans will continue to be rolled out over the next five years.” said Cllr Stewart.
“We have met all our pledges from five years ago something the opposition parties can only dream about because they do not have a plan.”
“We have proved that since we were elected in 2012 that we have delivered for the people of Swansea, but we know that we have much more to achieve and our ambitious plans will continue to be rolled out over the next five years.”
In their manifesto the Labour party has a list of seven key pledges which includes Better Schools, Better Care, Climate Change, Stronger Communities, Better Homes, Stronger Economy and Better Events & Attractions.
Better Schools
Over the next five years Swansea Labour will invest £1b in better education which will include new and better schools, more free school meals, a freeze on school meals and free bus travel in the school holidays.
Better Care
There will be a £750m invested in better care, there will be fairer pay for care workers, a provision for new children’s care facilities, better day care and respite services, and more local area coordinators.
Better Streets
Swansea Labour will immediately allocate £10million into road improvement, double the size of our road repair teams, continue our pothole repair scheme, allocate funds to flood prevention and revitalise our streets with trees and green spaces.
Climate Change
The Swansea Labour-led Council has a net zero commitment by 2030. There is a pledge to complete the first phase of Blue Eden Lagoon, to have a solar farm at Tir John, to provide more electric vehicle (EV) charging points and more LED street lighting, and more ‘green’ council vehicles. The Labour Party is also pledging to plant 1000s of new trees as well as continue to provide a green infrastructure for the city’s communities.
Stronger Communities
Swansea Labour will improve communities across the city, employing a dedicated person to tackle weeds, litter and minor works in every community. Labour will provide new bins and new bus shelters in all communities. There will be investment in towns and villages, free use of sports pitches for local clubs, improved public toilets and more investment ion parks and play areas.
Better Homes
Swansea Labour will provide more energy efficient and more affordable homes. There will be more investment in social housing and a pledge to refurbish and upgrade remaining tower blocks. There will be strong action against disruptive tenants, there will be a shorter housing waiting lists and immediate support for people who become homeless.
Stronger Economy
Among the economic measures will be a £1b of regeneration and £750m invested in a strategic partnership. There will be new public and local services hubs, and the creation of 1000s of new jobs. Labour will be announcing a major new tenant for Debenhams space in the Quadrant. Swansea Labour will provide a new Castle Gardens Square, and a renovated Palace Theatre and Albert Hall. There will be new hotels and more city living as well as new retail, office space and food and beverage outlets.
Better Events & Attractions
Swansea Labour will provide the planned Skyline Park attraction on Kilvey Hill, a half ironman event, immersive attractions including a new aquarium as well as the Penderyn Whisky Distillery.
